Archives: Episodes

My latest baseball insider appearance with the inimitable Roger Lajoie of Sportsnet 590 in Toronto, talking about the Blue Jays 25th anniversary of their 1992/1993 World Series championships. We also covered: the quagmire that is pace-of-play initiatives in the sport, what to expect from the starting rotation in 2019, Kevin Pillar’s regression and what it means for this pop-gun offensive lineup, the challenge of bringing up Vlad Guerrero Jr. in a lost year bereft of competitive purpose, and how to deal with the 46 remaining games of a long and miserable baseball season.

Titans of Technology- Episode 1. Ari Shapiro takes a closer look at the reality of internet access, artificial intelligence and voice meta-data collection, and the value of portal-based software in the urban sprawl that is Toronto, Canada. Guests: Gary Kenning of Cloudwifi, Leor Grebler of UCIC, and David Janowski of Payquad. (Release date: August 11th, 2018.)

Omar White of Pensions Plan Puppets takes on Ari Shapiro of Jays Journal fame as these two sports social media heavyweights grapple over the million dollar question: “Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade William Nylander?”

A Saturday afternoon chat on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with host Bik Nizzar. Discussing: the promotion of Vlad Guerrero Jr. to the triple-AAA Buffalo Bisons, the red hot Lourdes Gurriel Jr., why Marcus Stroman shouldn’t be traded but could end up joining Alex Anthopoulos in Atlanta, and how a commitment to baseball fundamentals is precisely why the Toronto Blue Jays are choosing position players over pitchers via draft picks and trades.

A great conversation with host Dean Millard of TSN 1260 (Edmonton) as we discussed the Happ/Oh trades, thoughts on trading Josh Donaldson and Marcus Stroman, and what the eventual future will look like after the 2018 trade deadline for the Toronto Blue Jays.

My latest guest appearance on Dave Sheldon’s excellent sports show (07/21) discussing the Blue Jays: why grandstanding and posturing is hurting the Blue Jays in more ways than one, making a shift in baseball culture with an American-style corporate management group, how to deal with the moral dilemma associated with the return of elite closer Roberto Osuna, and why appealing to multiple demographics is a true exercise in patience, planning, and mutual respect.

Colin Teskey & Ari Shapiro return for episode seven of the podcast which features some of the hottest and most saucy takes since the invention of the wheel. Together, they discuss: Kawhi Leonard’s fate with the Raptors, how sentimentality for DeMar DeRozan varies, why MLSE has become such a force to be reckoned with by baseball fans, if Mark Shapiro can turn half a season into a beacon of hope, and why the fate of Marcus Stroman come sooner rather than later.

It was a pleasure to join host Dean Millard on TSN 1260 Edmonton to discuss all things Blue Jays. I discussed thoughts on the 89th Midsummer Classic and how the current format encourages players to be competitive while keeping fans excited for the produce of baseball. We also covered J. A. Happ and his future with the team, and also took a deep dive into the prospect of Roberto Osuna returning to the team following his 75-game suspension and the potential fallout regarding his earlier actions and legal troubles.

My latest guest appearance on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver radio with host Bik Nizzar (@Bik650) discussing the Toronto Blue Jays as the trade deadline fast approaches. We also touched on Happ, Guerrero Jr., front office expectations, and the reasons behind a year and half of mediocrity.